If you’ve been looking for a home in one of Mt. Vernon’s quaintest neighborhoods, this may be the one for you!
Nestled at the end of a quiet dead-end street in the Rome Grade School / Mt. Vernon Township High School district, this adorable home sits in a peaceful subdivision centered around a scenic lake, with lake views right from the front porch. Surrounded by mature shade trees, the property offers the privacy and park-like setting that’s becoming harder to find while still being just minutes from town.
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
Approximately 1,344 sq. ft.
Room to easily finish a 4th bedroom
Hardwood floors
Brick-front split-level
Attached garage
Brand new $10k HVAC
Covered back patio
Storage shed
The backyard is ready for making memories, featuring a wooden playset, zip line, trampoline, and plenty of space to play or entertain in a private, tree-lined setting.
Pending
$218,000
12300 Cooks Dr, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
3beds
1,344sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1970
0.57 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy and park-like settingAttached garageBrick-front split-levelQuiet dead-end streetCovered back patioStorage shedHardwood floors
What the owner loves about this home
The backyard is ready for making memories, featuring a wooden playset, zip line, trampoline, and plenty of space to play or entertain in a private, tree-lined setting.
- 50 days |
- 92 |
- 5 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (618) 697-4564
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Electric
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 0718176004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Mount Vernon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,489
- Annual tax amount: $2,429
- Date on market: 7/5/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,374/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2026 | Pending sale | $218,000$162/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $218,000+74.4%$162/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Sold | $125,000+30.2%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2009 | Sold | $96,000$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,429 +5% | $46,163 +8.3% |
| 2023 | $2,313 +4.4% | $42,617 +14% |
| 2022 | $2,216 +3.8% | $37,383 +5% |
| 2021 | $2,135 -0.4% | $35,603 +7% |
| 2020 | $2,144 +0.6% | $33,274 |
| 2019 | $2,132 +1.3% | $33,274 |
| 2018 | $2,105 -5.9% | $33,274 -7.9% |
| 2017 | $2,236 | $36,140 |
| 2016 | $2,236 +6.8% | $36,140 |
| 2015 | $2,093 | $36,140 |
| 2014 | $2,093 | $36,140 +6% |
| 2013 | $2,093 | $34,094 |
| 2012 | -- | $34,094 |
| 2011 | -- | $34,094 -6% |
| 2010 | $2,093 | $36,270 +18.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $30,669 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 62864
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10DR Nick Osborne Primary CenterGrades: K-3Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Zadok Casey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- NAMount Vernon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.6 mi
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